10 secrets about Disney World you never knew

10 secrets about Disney World you never knew

As parkgoers get ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary on October 1, here are some of the most interesting secrets and facts about the beloved resort!

As parkgoers get ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary on October 1, here are some of the most interesting secrets and facts about the beloved resort!

LA County vaccine mandate creating challenges for theme parks
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LA County vaccine mandate creating challenges for theme parks

Starting October 7, if you attend amusement parks in Los Angeles County, you?ll have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours before entering the park. It?s a mandate that has theme park employees scrambling.

Starting October 7, if you attend amusement parks in Los Angeles County, you?ll have to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours before entering the park. It?s a mandate that has theme park employees scrambling.

What to expect during Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration

What to expect during Disney World's 50th anniversary celebration

Festivities will begin on October 1st, the same day the theme park company opened its first Florida park in 1971, and go for 18 months as new experiences debut across the entire resort.

Festivities will begin on October 1st, the same day the theme park company opened its first Florida park in 1971, and go for 18 months as new experiences debut across the entire resort.

6-year-old girl died after theme park ride operators failed to buckle her in: report

6-year-old girl died after theme park ride operators failed to buckle her in: report

The ride operators apparently did not notice that the 6-year-old girl was sitting on top of her seatbelts instead of being properly strapped in. The belts had reportedly been buckled during a previous ride when the seat was empty and were not unbuckled when the little girl sat on top of them and ultimately fell to her death.

The ride operators apparently did not notice that the 6-year-old girl was sitting on top of her seatbelts instead of being properly strapped in. The belts had reportedly been buckled during a previous ride when the seat was empty and were not unbuckled when the little girl sat on top of them and ultimately fell to her death.

Disneyland to bring back Holiday Magic
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Disneyland to bring back Holiday Magic

After last winter's festivities were canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions across California, Disney announced Holiday Magic will this winter.

After last winter's festivities were canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions across California, Disney announced Holiday Magic will this winter.

Families react to Disneyland's new 'Magic Key' program
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Families react to Disneyland's new 'Magic Key' program

For lifelong Disney fans, it was bittersweet seeing the annual passes get replaced by the new "Magic Key" program.

For lifelong Disney fans, it was bittersweet seeing the annual passes get replaced by the new "Magic Key" program.

Peppa Pig theme park set to open in Winter Haven in 2022

Peppa Pig theme park set to open in Winter Haven in 2022

Anyone who has young children knows the popularity of Peppa Pig, but you know a character has reached true stardom when they get their own theme park. Now kids can experience the world of Peppa Pig in person at a new theme park in Winter Haven. 

Anyone who has young children knows the popularity of Peppa Pig, but you know a character has reached true stardom when they get their own theme park. Now kids can experience the world of Peppa Pig in person at a new theme park in Winter Haven. 

Disney issues vaccine mandate for all salary, non-union hourly employees in the U.S.

Disney issues vaccine mandate for all salary, non-union hourly employees in the U.S.

Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.

Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.